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Today older Americans are heading back to school in record numbers. Many have already started a career, but want to gain knowledge or skills that can make them more competitive in the workplace. Colleges and universities are grappling with the needs of a changing population of students.

In her new book,“The Test: Why Our Schools are Obsessed with Standardized Testing–But You Don’t Have to Be,” NPR Education Blogger Anya Kamenetz examines the role testing plays in American public education.

Last week, we talked about growing dissent among adjunct college instructors who claim they’re not getting compensated fairly for the work they do. This week we’ll hear from someone who has dealt with this issue from the administration side.

Recent Posts

Today older Americans are heading back to school in record numbers. Many have already started a career, but want to gain knowledge or skills that can make them more competitive in the workplace. Colleges and universities are grappling with the needs of a changing population of students.

In her new book,“The Test: Why Our Schools are Obsessed with Standardized Testing–But You Don’t Have to Be,” NPR Education Blogger Anya Kamenetz examines the role testing plays in American public education.

Last week, we talked about growing dissent among adjunct college instructors who claim they’re not getting compensated fairly for the work they do. This week we’ll hear from someone who has dealt with this issue from the administration side.

Traveler:
Rohit Kumar
(from the office of Trent Lott)
Destination: NEW YORK CITYPurpose: TO VISIT THE NYSE FLOOR, LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EXCHANGE, AND U.S. EQUITY MARKETS.Date:
Aug 8, 2002
(1 day)
Expense: $905.50source

Traveler:
Gregory Dean
(from the office of Michael Enzi)
Destination: NEW YORK, NYPurpose: TO LEARN ABOUT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE'S SYSTEM FOR TRADING STOCK FOR INSTITUTIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL INVESTORSDate:
Aug 21, 2003
(2 days)
Expense: $887.26source

Traveler:
Rahm Emanuel
(from the office of Rahm Emanuel)
Destination: CHICAGO, O'HARE-NEW YORK, LA GUARDIAPurpose: VISIT TO NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE AND RINGING OF BELL AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGEDate:
Sep 14, 2003Expense: $1,111.78source

Traveler:
Jennifer Platt
(from the office of Katherine Harris)
Destination: NYC-WASPurpose: TO EXAMINE SPECIALIST AND MARKET SYSTEM IN TERMS OF PRICE DISCOVERY AND NEW MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE OF THE EXCHANGEDate:
Jan 13, 2004
(1 day)
Expense: $712.79source

Traveler:
Joe Clabes
(from the office of Ken Lucas)
Destination: ROUND TRIP FROM WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT TO NEW YORK-LAGUARDIAPurpose: EDUCATIONAL TRIP FOR STAFF OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEEDate:
Jan 13, 2004
(1 day)
Expense: $929.66source

Traveler:
Mark Anderson
(from the office of Roy Blunt)
Destination: NEW YORK, CITYPurpose: TO OBSERVE TRADING AND PARTICIPATE IN SIMULATED TRAINING ON THE FLOOR OF THE NYSE. ATTENDED NUMEROUS SEMINARS AND LECTURES ON THE WORKINGS OF THE NYSE AND TO DISCUSS IMPORTANT ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE NEW PROPOSED "PASS THROUGH" REGULATION BY THE SECDate:
Jan 13, 2004
(1 day)
Expense: $981.15source

Traveler:
Carolyn Mccarthy
(from the office of Carolyn Mccarthy)
Destination: WASHINGTON, DC TO NEW YORK CITY TO MINEOLA, NYPurpose: TO VIEW EXCHANGE AND DISCUSS ISSUES OF INTERESTDate:
Jan 29, 2004Expense: $524.78source

Traveler:
Thomas Koonce
(from the office of Brad Miller)
Destination: TOUR OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGEPurpose: TO STUDY DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS AT THE MARKETDate:
Jan 29, 2004
(1 day)
Expense: $1,442.51source

Traveler:
Brad Miller
(from the office of Brad Miller)
Destination: TOUR OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGEPurpose: TO STUDY DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS AT THE MARKETDate:
Jan 29, 2004
(1 day)
Expense: $1,442.51source

Traveler:
Amy Porter
(from the office of Edward Royce)
Destination: NEW YORK, NEW YORKPurpose: TO LEARN ABOUT AND OBSERVE THE OPERATIONS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.Date:
Jul 18, 2004
(1 day)
Expense: $918.56source

Traveler:
Jeremiah Norton
(from the office of Edward Royce)
Destination: NEW YORK, NEW YORKPurpose: TO LEARN ABOUT AND OBSERVE THE OPERATIONS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.Date:
Jul 18, 2004
(1 day)
Expense: $918.56source

Traveler:
Bryan Corbett
(from the office of Richard Shelby)
Destination: NEW YORK, NEW YORKPurpose: TO OBSERVE THE OPERATION OF THE NYSE AND TO DISCUSS THE PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES CONTRACTING THE NYSEDate:
Dec 16, 2004
(1 day)
Expense: $849.76source

Traveler:
Sarah Morgan
(from the office of Michael Oxley)
Destination: NEW YORK CITYPurpose: STAFF TRIP TO LEARN ABOUT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGEDate:
Dec 18, 2004
(1 day)
Expense: $827.52source

Traveler:
Karen Feather
(from the office of Paul Kanjorski)
Destination: New York City, NYPurpose: To learn more about the Stock Exchange and their issues before Congress and the SEC, including Reg NMSDate:
Mar 5, 2005
(2 days)
Expense: $929.06source

Traveler:
Brian Higgins
(from the office of Brian Higgins)
Destination: BUFFALO-NYC-DCPurpose: TWO DAY VISIT WITH FRESHMAN MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE TO MEET WITH BROKERS AND SPECIALISTS, RING OPENING BELL, DISCUSS HYBRID MARKET AND REGDate:
Mar 7, 2005
(1 day)
Expense: $1,169.03source

Traveler:
Joseph Crowley
(from the office of Joseph Crowley)
Destination: NEW YORK, NYPurpose: LED A TRIP TO NYSE FOR DEMOCRATIC FRESHMEN MEMBER'S TO SEE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MARKETDate:
Mar 7, 2005
(1 day)
Expense: $1,116.41source

Traveler:
Kevin Casey
(from the office of Joseph Crowley)
Destination: NYCPurpose: STAFFED REP CROWLEY ON MEMBERS TRIP HE LED TO EXCHANGE TO LEARN ABOUT ITS ROLE IN THE ECONOMY, IN THEIR DISTRICTS, ISSUES BEFORE FIN SERV COMM PERTAINING TO NYSEDate:
Mar 7, 2005
(1 day)
Expense: $933.06source

Traveler:
Gwen Moore
(from the office of Gwen Moore)
Destination: TO NEW YORK CITY (LGA) FOR VISIT TO THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE TO AMTRAK FROM NEW YORK CITY TO UNION STATIONPurpose: TOUR THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE AND DISCUSS ISSUES AFFECTING CAPITAL MARKETSDate:
Mar 7, 2005
(1 day)
Expense: $1,541.84source

Traveler:
Paul Kanjorski
(from the office of Paul Kanjorski)
Destination: New York City, NYPurpose: To learn more about the Stock Exchange and their issues before Congress and the SEC, including Reg NMSDate:
Mar 7, 2005
(1 day)
Expense: $1,047.06source

Traveler:
Mark Wetjen
(from the office of Harry Reid)
Destination: NEW YORK, NEW YORKPurpose: OBSERVE AND LEARN ABOUT OPERATIONS OF THE NYSES TRADING FLOUR IN ORDER TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ACTIONS BY THE S.E.C.Date:
Mar 24, 2005Expense: $363.90source

Recent Posts

Today older Americans are heading back to school in record numbers. Many have already started a career, but want to gain knowledge or skills that can make them more competitive in the workplace. Colleges and universities are grappling with the needs of a changing population of students.

In her new book,“The Test: Why Our Schools are Obsessed with Standardized Testing–But You Don’t Have to Be,” NPR Education Blogger Anya Kamenetz examines the role testing plays in American public education.

Last week, we talked about growing dissent among adjunct college instructors who claim they’re not getting compensated fairly for the work they do. This week we’ll hear from someone who has dealt with this issue from the administration side.